Dusun people (Brunei)

Sang Jati Dusun
Total population
10,000~[1]
Regions with significant populations
 Brunei
(Nationwide, notably in Tutong District and Belait District)
Languages
Religion
Related ethnic groups

The Dusun people of Brunei, also known as Sang Jati or Suang Jati, are an indigenous ethnic group primarily residing in the Tutong and Belait Districts of Brunei.[1][2] They constitute one of the seven indigenous ethnic groups in Brunei Darussalam, known locally as the Sang Jati Dusun.[3]

The Brunei Dusun ethnic group is closely related to the Bisaya ethnic group of Limbang, with a strong presence in Tutong district and scattered communities in Belait.[3][4] Their cultural richness, distinct traditions and linguistic diversity significantly contribute to Brunei's cultural heritage.

  1. ^ a b "Who are the Dusun in Brunei? Representation and Deconstruction of an Ethnic Identity", Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2022, retrieved 2024-06-03
  2. ^ Mohd Norazmie Mohd Yusof (2019-06-03), "The Influence of the Malay Language on the Brunei Dusun Language" (PDF), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (in Malay), retrieved 2024-06-03
  3. ^ a b "The Pronunciation of Dusun", Universiti Brunei Darussalam, retrieved 2024-06-09
  4. ^ Eva Maria Kershaw and Roger Kershaw (2016), "Research on the Brunei Dusun and its Authentication: A Cross-Roads of Interests and Values", Borneo Research Council, Inc, retrieved 2024-06-03